Nicklas Bendtner is set to turn his Sunderland loan move into a ­permanent deal in January.

The Arsenal hitman has scored twice in seven matches since joining Bruce's side at the end of August, says the People.

Arsenal will ask for around £9m for the big Dane, but Sunderland still have ­money to spend ­despite splashing out in the summer.

Bendtner, 23, said he would never play ­under Arsene Wenger for the Gunners again when he agreed a ­season-long loan at Sunderland - and has seriously impressed Steve Bruce in training.